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Empathy Works

The Key to Competitive Advantage in the New Era of Work
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Empathy Works by Sophie Wade addresses the urgent need for new leadership approaches in a digitized, decentralised, and unpredictable world of work. Drawing on brain science, organisational psychology, and global case studies, Wade demonstrates why empathy is a vital corporate value. The book guides leaders on cultivating empathy in organisational culture, leadership, and management methods, especially for distributed teams and multi-generational workforces. It offers practical steps to embed empathy into daily operations, fostering a supportive and human-centric workplace that drives engagement, productivity, and sustainable growth in the post-pandemic era.
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Ideal for current and aspiring executives and managers seeking to enhance leadership effectiveness in evolving workplaces. Also suitable for business professionals interested in human-centric management, organisational culture, and workforce engagement post-pandemic.

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An acclaimed work futurist reveals why empathy is critical to sustained growth, productivity, and engagement in a post-pandemic world.

The Future of Work has arrived. It's powered by empathy.

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It's time for new leadership. Today's world of work is more digitized, decentralized, and unpredictable than ever. As we emerge from the COVID crisis, we need to move from transactional to human-centric management, mindsets and methods. In Empathy Works, work futurist, speaker, and workforce consultant Sophie Wade shows you why empathy is a critical corporate value and skill - for achieving engagement, productivity, and sustained growth in a post-pandemic world. Sharing data and insights from brain science, organizational psychology, as well as real situations and stories from around the world, Wade guides you through the steps to cultivate empathy throughout every aspect of your organization - from culture to leadership, for managing distributed workers, sales teams, and bridging generations. You'll learn how to integrate empathy habits into management practices and daily operations, nurturing an organization empowered by human-centric connection and understanding. Not only will you create a more supportive, meaningful, and positive workplace, but you'll gain a sustainable competitive advantage as you manage, motivate, and enhance team performance and business results. An invaluable resource for existing and rising executives and managers, Empathy Works provides you with essential insights and knowledge to adapt, thrive, and grow-no matter what the future holds.

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Kirkus Review calls it "an insightful and practical must-read for leaders focused on the future." Norman de Greve, SVP & CMO at CVS Health, praises Wade's engaging style and thoughtful research, highlighting empathy as a key leadership skill. Mark Read, CEO of WPP, finds the book convincing in its call to reframe corporate life to prioritise people and strategy. Overall, the reviews commend Wade for providing essential guidance on adapting leadership to changing work expectations and creating inclusive, flexible environments.

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ISBN: 9781774581513

Publisher: Page Two Books, Inc.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 May 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Page Two Books, Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 454g

Pages: 312

About the Author

Sophie Wade is an in-demand work futurist, speaker, and author. Her advisory work and transformative workshops with Future-of-Work consultancy Flexcel Network enable executives and managers to adapt for evolving business conditions. A graduate of Oxford University (BA) and INSEAD (MBA), she is the author of the Executive MBA textbook Embracing Progress: Next Steps for the Future of Work, and is a popular LinkedIn Instructor on Empathy and Gen Z. Sophie lives in New York City.

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